Quick Chocolate Banana Oat Mug Treat

Name: Quick Chocolate Banana Oat Mug Treat
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: 1 medium Banana (ripe); 1/2 cup Rolled Oats (quick or old-fashioned oats); 1 tablespoon Cocoa Powder (unsweetened); 1 tablespoon Honey or Maple Syrup (or other liquid sweetener to taste); 1/4 cup Milk (dairy or non-dairy); 1 tablespoon Chocolate Chips (for topping)

A delightful and quick microwave chocolate banana oat treat, perfect for a healthy dessert or sweet snack. This recipe combines mashed banana, rolled oats, cocoa powder, and a touch of sweetness, cooked briefly in the microwave for a warm, pudding-like consistency, and topped with chocolate chips. It's an easy, single-serving dessert that comes together in minutes.

#Sweet treat

#Dessert

#Healthy

#Quick

#Microwave

#Oats

#Banana

#Chocolate

#Single serving

Ingredients for the treat

Recipe Information

Prep Time

Cook Time

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Dessert

English

Nutrition (per serving)

412

Calories

10g

Protein

85g

Carbs

Fat

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Ingredients

Banana
(ripe)
1 medium
Rolled Oats
(quick or old-fashioned oats)
1 cup
Cocoa Powder
(unsweetened)
1 tablespoon
Honey or Maple Syrup
(or other liquid sweetener to taste)
1 tablespoon
Milk
(dairy or non-dairy)
1 cup
Chocolate Chips
(for topping)
1 tablespoon

Servings: 1

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

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In a microwave-safe bowl, mash the ripe medium banana thoroughly until smooth.
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In a microwave-safe bowl, mash the ripe medium banana thoroughly until smooth.
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Ensure the banana is well mashed for a smoother texture. A fork works perfectly for this.
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Add the rolled oats, unsweetened cocoa powder, and honey or maple syrup to the mashed banana in the bowl.
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Add the rolled oats, unsweetened cocoa powder, and honey or maple syrup to the mashed banana in the bowl.
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Adjust the amount of sweetener based on your preference and the ripeness of your banana.
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Pour in the milk (dairy or non-dairy) and mix all ingredients together until well combined and a consistent batter forms.
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Pour in the milk (dairy or non-dairy) and mix all ingredients together until well combined and a consistent batter forms.
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Mix thoroughly to ensure no dry pockets of oats or cocoa powder remain. The mixture should be thick but moist.
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Microwave the bowl for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the mixture is cooked through and has a warm, pudding-like consistency.
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Microwave the bowl for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the mixture is cooked through and has a warm, pudding-like consistency.
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Microwave times may vary; start with 1 minute and add 30-second intervals until desired consistency is reached. Be careful not to overcook as it can become dry.
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Carefully remove the bowl from the microwave and sprinkle chocolate chips generously over the hot oat treat. The residual heat will slightly melt them.
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Carefully remove the bowl from the microwave and sprinkle chocolate chips generously over the hot oat treat. The residual heat will slightly melt them.
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For an extra touch, you can add a small dollop of yogurt or a sprinkle of nuts.
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Serve immediately and enjoy your warm, delicious, and healthy chocolate banana oat treat.
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Serve immediately and enjoy your warm, delicious, and healthy chocolate banana oat treat.
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This treat is best enjoyed warm. You can also refrigerate leftovers, though the texture might change slightly.